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Most dancers in the studio setting strive to achieve the illustrious company status at some point in their training if they are serious enough. How you determine who is ready to advance and who needs some more time "marinating" is …
Well.... It’s a wrap! We can’t believe DTW Live Conference & Expo 2018 has come and gone already but what an incredible few days it’s been. So much to reflect upon, on our ten year anniversary. We must start with …
Being a ballet teacher means sharing the history of this rich and foundationally essential dance genre. Whether you have beginner students or advanced, sharing the relevance of something like the Romantic Ballet era is essential to understanding ballet history and …
Conditioning programs for dancers should be an essential part of any training program. Along with regular technique classes, “cross training” will help provide increased cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and endurance benefits. It will also increase core strength and muscle tone and …
Dance’s representation on T.V. has helped make great strides for the world of dance in terms of recognition and respect, without a doubt. It has allowed young dancers to see dreams realized as well as the hard work, dedication and …
Here's an amazing and effective "How To" video on intermediate-advanced split exercises with Angela D'Valda Sirico.
Dance Teacher Web is thrilled to present Luke Rittner CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Dance doing a fascinating interview with the choreographer of the Broadway show "School of Rock" JoAnn Hunter... Enjoy!
We know how hard you work! How much time, energy and effort you put into all that you do for your students, parents and staff. Well know it is your turn! Let us give you the VIP treatment by joining …
As someone who spent the majority of their professional performing career in the musical theatre genre and is passionate about the content and context for which it is taught in, I’ve been seeing this trend which has me a little …
One might think that the natural progression for every ballet student is to progress from a pre-pointe class to a pointe class. That is true for many, but there is a demographic of dancers who are either not ready, not …
It's inevitable. At some point in owning your dance studio a student is going to want to part ways and stop dancing. If you're lucky, it may happen only a handful of times over the course of your career, but …
Studio Directors, that time of year is quickly approaching and recital season is in the air. Below are some quick tips and reminders to get you organized in the weeks ahead and keep you on target for an amazing and …
You have read countless blog entries here on the DTW Blog and now you have the chance to join me, LIVE, at the 2018 Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo to discuss some of the most pressing, “hot topics” from …
Tell me if this sounds familiar. “Can we get up from the floor this way instead of that way because it’s easier for me?” Or, “Oh good, I can come on from that side? It’s easier.” Or, “Can we just …
Dance teachers spend countless hours researching music, coming up with creative concepts, figuring out movement, formations and transitions and get excited to set new pieces with our dancers. So what happens when your enthusiasm for a new piece doesn’t inspire …
In a time when we are trying to promote unity and fair play amongst our children, consideration and support, an end to bullying and equal recognition, the idea of our dance students “competing amongst one another” is a tricky concept. …
